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Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31
ALMOST A DISASTER.
What Might Have Proved a
Serious Confiagration.

On Friday night E. d. G. Evans, the
china dealer, thought he sInelled fire.
In fact SO sure of it was he that he
made careful inspection of his yard,
house and cellar. His search disclosed
nothing, however, and he dismissed it
from his mind. On Saturday night,
some time after nine o'clock, he was
startled by the falling of lighted
hanging lamp from the ceiling. 1t
came with crash down among his
dishes, breaking many of them and
also the lamp. The light was i'm
mediately extinguished by the fall,
and the oil spilled all over the counter
and floor. While clearing up the mass
of broken things, Mr.. Evans looked up
at the hole in the ceiling. and discov-
cred there mass of flames between
the plaster and flooring above. He
Immediately took steps to extinguish
the flames, and in q few moments the
danger was passed.
An examination showed that the
joist in which the screw holding the
lamp had been placed, was more than
halt way burned through. The lath
around the joist was also burned to a
crisp. 1t was this that Mr.. Evans
smelled on Friday night. and the fact
that it had been smouldering all day
| was because there could be no air
gotten to the flames. Had the acci-
dent occurred after the faulty had re-
tired, the flames might have spread,
until the damage done might have
been terrible to contemplate, andeven
loss of life might have resulted there
from, as the sleeping apartments of
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans are directly above.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31
A Batch of New Laws.

Among the bills which have recently
become laws of this State are the fol-
lowing:
Senate, s. Enabling Freeholders by
two-third vote to appoint a Jail
warden.
Senate, 80. Regulating the election
of trustees in consolidated school dis
tricts
House, 4. Empowering the Chan
cellor to fix the compensation of mas
ters, jurors, etc, in inquisitions con
cerning idiots, etc
House, 202. Making it necessary for
all nonresident plaintiffs in actions at
law, to file bond of 800 to prosecute
suit and pay costs, if defeated in the
action.
Senate, GO. Supplement to the act
providing for drainage where the same
is necessary to public health.
Senate 36. Granting the assent of the
Legislature to the assigning to the West
Shore road of lease of railroad and
franchises made by the North River
Railroad to the New York, Ontario and
Western Railroad.
Senate &c. Appropriating $4,000 to
the Boys Reform School for needed i'm
provements.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31
A Popular Minister.

Rev. Jos. b. Dobbins, D. D., former
pastor of the Commerce street M. E.
Church, Bridgeton, now of the Phila-
delphia Conference. is minister of
talent and ability. On whatever charge
he is called to serve he wins the affec-
tions of the people, and they are loath
TO have i1inf leave when the three gear
term ends. For two years past be has
been stationed at Twentieth street
Church, where he preached with great
acceptability. The church was anxious
to have him returned another year,
but other places, notably, Tioga, were
desirous of securing him. The Presid-
ing Elder of the district. Rev. Joseph
Welch, gave DR.. Dobbins to understand
that he would be returned to Twentieth
street, but just prior to the time when
the appointments were to be read, it
was discovered that he was to be trans
ferred to Tioga. The Doctor learned
the news, and lost no time in sending
word to the official brethren at Twen-
tieth street. The Philadelphia Inquirer
says that this action aroused the ire of
the brethren, and they waited upon
Bishop Foster in a body, and informed
him and his cabinet that Twentieth
street had had about all of that sort of
treatment it would stand. The result
was that their beloved pastor was
returned to them for another year.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31
Barnum's Day.

In his distinguished and uninterrup-
ted reign of over half a century as
monarch of the amusement world,
Phineas Taylor Barnum has, among
very notable things, established the
most popular and widely-enjoyed an
nual holiday; for wherever the Barnum
and London Ten United Monster Shows
exhibit there are assembled the biggest
and most delighted crowds of all the
year-enormous assemblages, which
are of themselves a remarkable and
animating sight. This year Barnum's
day in Bridgeton will fall on Friday,
May 6, and more than enough will be
provided to interest, instruct and
amuse all corners. 1t would be simply
impossible to summarize the host of
rare attractions to be found in the two
immense menageries, the three superb
circuses with three rings, the museum
of living marvels, the stupendous Ro-
man Hippodrome, upon the monster
elevated Olympian stage, and diplayed
free to all on the public streets, but we
can say in all truth, that never was SO
much given for so small price. The
great show is in truth vast combina-
ton of signal features and feats, far
surprising anything of the kind in the
world, and one that could not be at
tempted under any other name than
that of 2. T. Barnum. Too much for
the money" is the odd and only ad-
verse criticism ever made upon this
Incompatible and refined entertain
ment; but if Barnum and his partners
can stand that sort OF thing, we imag-
inc that the public will not be the ones
to object. The average American citi-
zen likes to get the most for his money,
and goes where he can get it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31

John c. Schenck has gone to Meri-
den, Connecticut, to put up one of the
Ferracute's new capping machines in
working order for manufacturer of
that city. He will be away from home
several days. Mr.. Schenck is good
mechanic, and is frequently sent to
distant parts by the Ferracute Works.
Recently he spent several days in AL
toona, Pa, looking after machines
there which had been manufactured at
the busy establishment on East Lake.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31

A prominent glass manufacturer
said to a PIONEER reporter, that un-
less railroad is run into his works he
would not run more than one of his
houses next Winter. He said no one
knew the difficulties met by him in
getting his freights to and from the
depots the past Winter. The bad
weather and bad roads had made it
almost impossible for him to meet his
trade, and that railroad would be
necessary to have his factories run
next Winter.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31

1t is said that there was more drunk
enness on Sunday last, than has been
known here for long time. Besides
two persons arrested, it is said there
should have been at least dozen
more The officers complain now that
they have more trouble on Sudday
than an any day in the week. 1t is
certainly sad to see Sabbath desecra-
ton carried on so far as to have
drunkenness one of the chief crimes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31
MCGOWAN s. NICHOLS, Publishers
A Tour Through Flowers.

1t is just pleasant walk from the
heart of the city to the handsome
grounds of Stein Edwards g. Son,
where is situated their green houses.
Ans that one will be well repaid for
the walk is attested by the elegant
flowers, plants, and designs one can
see after arriving there. 1t is just
about the time, when the ladies COM
mence to think of their flowers for
their Summer beds, and of course must
go and see the beautiful flowers in the
houses of Messrs Edwards.
A reporter of the PIONEER took ad-
vantage of the fine weather and jour
neyed to the nicely arranged grounds,
and through the kindness of Mr..
Edwards was shown through his
pleasant green houses-twelye in all.
The houses are filed with every con-
ceivable plant and flower. Many of
them are just in bloom, and the appear
ance of the place is like a finely appoin-
ted horticultural exhibition.
At present Mr.. Edwards keeps his
blooming stock cut short, owing to
the many orders he receives from
Philadelphia and his branch establish
ment in Atlantic City. He erected
three new houses last Fall, and finds
that a lack of room will make it
necessary to erect several others.
Few people now. but know of Mr..
Edwards successful Importation and
raising of that pretty flower, SO fra
grant, sFresia Refrocta Alba. One half
of five Of his spacious houses are de-
voted to the raising of this pretty little
flower. Last Fall he planted sixty
thousand bulbs. Each of these bulbs
increases two more, making one hun
dred and eighty thousand bulbs for
him. M. Edwards claims to have and
undoubtedly has the largest stock of
these flowers of any single dealer in
the country Besides the great num-
Der already sold he has orders ahead
now for twenty-five thousand bulbs,
nearly all of which, must be shipped
away by the first of June. 1t is not
much trouble to raise this pretty
flower, but to pull and count them,
one by one, takes a long time, when
an order of 10000 is received. Mr..
Edwards has two species, one pure
white, while the other has yellow
leaf. They are admired as said before,
more particularly for their fragrance.
In another house Mr. Edwards has
number of pine apple plants, grow
ing nicely, the pine apple seen at the
last Y. NJ. G. A. supper being picked
recently, and sent to friend in Phila-
delphia, who pronounced it excellent.
The grounds of course have not yet
put ON their Summer green, and
the lakes and streams have no water
in them, having been emptied for the
purpose of drying the mud and killing
the moss in the bottom. In a few
weeks however, everything will look
bright and fresh and tour through
the delightful place will be great
pleasure.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31

The ladies of the Commerce Street
M. E. Sunday School and of the Aid
Society connected with that Church,
propose holding a Pink Tea Party in
the rooms of the W. G. T. u, on We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings of next
week. The novelty of the occasion
and the varied assortment of good
things will insure the ladies a grand
success in the enterprise.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31

Grove street will soon have better
appearance. The knot of pines
known as Starry Grove, is to be all
cnt down, and the old row of frame
honses bought by the railroad COM
pany, will be moved from their present
location on South Pearl Street, and
tenements made of them. This will
make decided improvement.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31

Boys make station agent Atkinson,
of the West Jersey Company, a great
deal of trouble. They persist in play
ing games, etc., about the station, in
everybody's way, and it has become
necessary for him to send them all off.
The boys may find themselves in the
hands of the law if they do not keep
away from there.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31
A Good Joke.

1t was a good joke a colored woman
played on Conductor Frank Howard
of the Port Norris train last Friday.
Conductor Howard is one of the best
and most chivalrous persons ever met
especially to ladies, and he is no respee-
ter of color believing woman is en-
titled to as much respect if colored, as
if she was of the most delicate complex
ion, so lifting his cap to the above
mentioned lady, he politely asked her
for her ticket The lady was evident
ly deeply impressed for she handed
Mr.. Howard a card upon which he
read
My heart to you is given,
Oh do give yours to me;
Wen lock them up together,
And throw away the key
While approaching the compliment
highly, the jovial conductor was not
satisfied and had to have a genuine
ticket, which the lady gave him.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1887-03-31

Crocus buds are beginning to spread
themselves for the approaching warm
weather.
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AFFAIRS OF THE RAILWAYS.
A Gratifying Exhibit for June.


The train records show that POP more loaded
cars were received and forwarded at Indianapo-
lie in the week ending June % than in the pre-
rediug week. The exhibit is more favorable
when compared with the corresponding week of
% 1886 where an increase compared
with last year Of /, 7J5 loaded cars is shown and,
MS compared with 1885. an increase Of 952 loaded
ears The volume of business in the second and
third weeks of the month of June invariably
light but this year has been very
TACT that the increased tonnage this
year is wholly in west-bound and local business
the traffic carried at the best-paying rates
crease in earnings from week to week. Eastern
shipments of grain are still very light, and the
tonnage Of -four, comparatively speaking, is also
light In shipments of live stock and lumber
there has been a marked increase during the
past few days. West-bound tonnage continues
unusually heavy for June. and consists largely
Of railway supplies, merchandise and
harvest machinery. From now on an
increased tonnage of east-bound business
Is looked for, while T would not be surprise if
west boand traffic should drop off little for the
next t.,irty days. North-and-south roads con-
tin ue 10 do excellent business, and, while it
10 Of a miscellaneous character, it is largely OF
that class OF freight which is carried at good
rates. Local business was never heavier at this
season of the year than now, building material
md live stock being important items in the
movement. The shipments of merchandise, as
well, continue heavy. Below is given the num-
Der OF cars received and forwarded at Indianapo-
lis in the week ending June %. COMPARED
with the corresponding weeks of 1886 and 1885:
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PrOpagattng by Layers.


An easy way of multiplying many vines and
trees is by the layering process. layer is only
a cutting that is allowed to remain attached to
the parent plant until it has produced roots
through which it may collect sustenance for self
support. Various methods employed to pro-
duce this result such as Swinging girdling, twist
Ing. tonguing or partly dividing that portion of
the stem or branch on which it is desired that
roots shall be formed. All these distortions of
the stems or branches of the plant layered
for object, that is, to check the downward
flow of sap. Roots then become necessary for
supplying sustenance to the cutting, or
The most common method of preparing
layers is that of making tongue the
under side of the branch. The operation is
performed thus: Make an incison in the branch
u part of the plant to be layered, just below
bud, cutting through the bark and into the
branch to the depth of one quarter to one-halfits
diameter; then pass the knife upward for an
inch or more, according to the size and nature of
the plant being layered. splitting the branch
lengthwse forming the tongue. The branch is
then bent down and fastened in place by means
That part on which the incsion is made is COW
cred with soil other material that will ex-
clude it from light and air, while at the same
time keeping it moist, thus aiding the develop
ment OF roots In making layers OF certain
kinds of small herbaceous plants and slender
vines, il will not be necessary use pegs or
stakes to hold the layer in place; but with larger
plants they usually needed for keeping
the layered branch steady and in one position
while the new roots are being emitted.
The proper time, or seasons for making layers
is as variable as that for making cuttings. But
rule, layers should be made while the par
emit plant is growing most rapidly, because roots
will be produced at such times moro readily than
at any other. although with several kinds it will
make very little difference as they produce roots
freely under almost all conditions and from all
parts of the plant. With the larger proportion
of both decduous and evergreen trees and
shrubs. layeripg should not begin until the
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leaves have fully expanded and the new growth
of the is fairly under way Ii
layered earlier, many of the deciduous
trees and shrubs will "bleed," 1t
is termed from the wounds made on tie layered
parts and the sap flowing from these wounds
will often corrode aud otherwise injure the ex-
posed cells and entirely prevent. the production
of roots therefrom. Wounds made in the
branches of conferous trees during the winter
and early spring months usually soon COW
cred by the exuding resin the severed and 9TH
erwise exposed cells thereby becoming fully pro-
tecred, not only against the influence of moisture
from without, but it effectualy prevents the for
nation of a callus and production of roots. For
this reason, such conifers as pines, spruce and
frs should always be layered at time when the
sap is thinnest and flowing most rapidly, as dur
ing the first growth of spring and early summer
With some kinds of hardy, deciduous trees and
shrubs, the autumn is the better season in which
to make LAYERS
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"MONON ROUTE"
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railway.
.he Short Line to chicago and the Northwest

Trains depart and arrive as follows:
Depart
No. IL, G. & NJ. c. fast mail. d. Sun i:5O a..
No. 10. Chicago night express daily lilo p.
No. 10. Monon Ac., daily ex. Sunday.--. 500 p. m.
Arrive
No. 8. Cincinnati night express. daily 1856 n.
No. 1. Ind. fast mail, daily Sunday 3:45 p.
No. IL, Ind Ac.. daily except Sunday. 9:55
Ticket offices: 20 South Illinois street 146 South
Illinois street. Union Depot, Massachusetts
4. o. MCCORMICK. G. P. A.
l. D. BALDWIN, D. p. A.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Food Adulteratfon.


To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal
The public have been notified that unwhole-
s>me meats have been sold to them. and that the
most Iascally methods have been resorted to for
the purpose of making money off of stock that
cannot be put into Eastern and foreign markets,
and to make the citizens of Indianapolis eat the
diseased and crippled animals that are shipped
here. Two weeks ago the New York World went
to the trouble of having experts investigate the
extent to which food and drinks sold upon the
market adulterated. and to ascertain the
names of the articles with which the adultera-
ton is produced. The list reported shows that
some of the most health destroying drugs are
used, and that regard for the health Of the
consumer is observed; that nothing could have
actuated a resort to the methods practced but a
villainous desire to cheat the consumer regard
less of the effect upon the health of his family.
The Journal of the American Medical Associa-
ton, after noticing the Worlds article says sit
requires no great amount of argument to show
that food adulteration is prejudicial to health
This is not ALL though it is evil of incalculable
magnitude. 1t is sin against honor, honesty
has come to be too lenient with the dishonesty
which shields itself under the name of business"
IL is time that the people place the most rigid
surveillance over the food supply question. A
man who adulterates the food and drink you
use is, In one sense. worse than a counterfeiter
he cheats your pocket and ruins your health,
while the other fellow only cheats your pocket
We do not know any longer what we eat. Per-
haps fully half of the men who Took you in the
face while they selling you these adultsra-
tions do not know that their supplies are not
honest, but they should be made to know or
quit the business. The bulky authorizations
such as may be found in sugar, flour, confec-
tionery goods, ground coffee and vinegar-have
to be mixed with something which is cheaper, or
something that will greatly add to the weight
cannot, in this short article. name the most hurt
full articles used in this business. Perhaps this
will have to be done before the people will be
brought to proper appreciation of the sin and
danger OF a traffic so ruinous to public health
INDIANAPOLIS, June %. j. W. H
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Widening the IT,, St. L. & *. c.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journai.
MARION, Ind. June 26.-The widening of the
Toledo division-206 miles-of the Toledo. St
Louis g. Kansas City gauge railway.
from Toledo to Frankfort Ind, took place to-
day, and at o'clock this afternoon the first
standard gauge train started from Delphos, o..
to Toledo. About twenty-five hundred men
iiminary work of spiking and boiling having
been done before. The Toledo division has been
practically rebuilt in the most thorough and
substantial manner, with heavy steel rails, and
the equipment is entirely new. The st. Louis
division, from East ST. Louis to Frankfort, a
distance of 245 miles, is being rapidly prepared
for a similar change, which will be made in the
early autumn.
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ID ECEIVER'S SALE - NOTICE Is HEREBY
~ given that during ten (1Ol DAYS from date the

ID ECEIVER'S SALE = NOTICE Is HEREBY
III given that during ten 1O) days from date the
made and entered in cause of Eugene NJ. Parrott
Philo c. Darrow, said being No. 36S79 of the
than twothrds of the appraised value thereof. the
Office furniture machinery including gas engine,
ter. complete Office for commercial work. tools and
implements type. stock of paper and inks ETC., and
firm of Darrow & PARROT at Nos. 33 and So West
Market street. That in event offer, made during
said ten days. be accepted and approved by
the court 1 will. the 29th day of June 1887,
expose said property for sale at public auction:
for not less than two-thirds 23) of its appraised
value. Said property to be sold as whole. Offers
at private sale to be made at my Office 1219 North
Pennsylvania street and said public sale to be held
said Nos. So and 80 West Market street Indianapolis.
Terms-One- third cash, balance in six and twelve
months, with per cent interest: notes to waive
lief from valuation and appraisement laws and pro-
vide for attorneys fees deferred payments to be
secured by freehold surety TO be approved by the
court. GRANVILLE 8. WRIGHT, Receiver of OAR
~ PARROT.
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General and miscellaneous.


Vice-president Potter of the Union Pacific.
says that he proposes to shorten the time to
Portland. Oregon, by twenty -four hours, soon
he gets the affairs of the road we'll in hand.
The officers to have got we'll on to the
gang OF Southern Pacific train robbers. several
of whom now in custody. 1t is reported that
several trainmen were involved in the plot to
rob the road
The Canadian House of Commons has passed
resolution granting land subsidies of GAO acres
per mile to $50 miles of railway in the north
western Territories The lines all to be
feeders to the Canadian Pacific.
There is rumor that the Chicago & North
western road is in fair way to secure control
of the Northern Pacific road 1t is believed that
the large blocks of Northern Pacific stock which
nave changed hands of late were bought in the
interest of the Chicago & Northwestern.
Tie Castine & Bangor railroad, which is to be
built, is division of that great through line
from Minneapolis to Castine, which is expected
to place the last mentioned town ahead OF Bos-
ton. Castine has voted to aid the new road, and
Boston had better lay up money against the day
when ocean steamers shall have deserted her for
Castine.
number of prominent railroad men last week
witnessed the testing of new method of
ventilating coaches. 1t was demonstrated by
repeated tests that the new system reduces the
temperature 100 below the outer atmosphere.
The air is changed every five minutes without
draughts or dust. To effect this perfect ventila-
ton the air is taken in by large tunnels located
on the roof, and thence carried downward and
forced through filter. freeing it of all dust and
cinders, after which it is discharged into huge
refrigerator closet From this closet the cooled
air passes along fue the entire length of the
car and Is discharged through registers opposite
each compartment. The tests applied were very
satisfactory. The velocity of the current of air
passing through the flue l, 796 linear feet a
car was 80o the temperature inside the coach
registered go.